NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Montessori Pedagogy from Birth to Seven (Early Years Educator)
Ref:
610/4159/2
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Early Years Educator
Features:
Licence to Practice, Preparation for Employment, UCAS
Registration & certification fee:
£252.50
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
690
TQT:
760
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About this qualification
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the expertise, skills and professional approach needed to become a Montessori educator, acting as a key person in a Montessori classroom.
This qualification confirms competence in an occupational role and learners are required to demonstrate the full application of knowledge and understanding over a period of time in the workplace.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is available for learners aged 16 and above in England only.
This qualification is designed for learners who wish to become a Montessori educator, acting as a key person in a Montessori classroom.
It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in early years and childcare.
What are the entry requirements?
Registration is at the discretion of the centre in accordance with equality legislation and should be made on the Portal. However, learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake this qualification.
There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (603/3723/0) or a previous level 2 qualification that is full and relevant or holds transferable skills preparing learners to study at level 3.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully complete all 13 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
All units will be internally assessed using a range of assessment methods evidencing knowledge, understanding and skills.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
This qualification can be completed in 1 to 2 years depending on the learner’s experience.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
A minimum of 400 hours professional placement in an approved Montessori early years setting is required.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners may wish to progress to the NCFE CACHE Level 4 Diploma in Early Years Montessori Pedagogy from Birth to Seven (Early Years Educator) (610/4160/9).
Career opportunities
Learners may progress directly into work in a Montessori early years setting.
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
Employment:
• educator in day nurseries
• educator in nursery schools
• educator in reception classes in primary schools
• educator in pre-school
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Support materials
Qualification Specification (PDF | 1178 KB)
Qualification Specification (Word) (DOCX | 675 KB)
Qualification Factsheet (PDF | 143 KB)
Summary of 'Be able to' Assessment Criteria (DOCX | 405 KB)
Internal Assessment Sample Task (PDF | 140 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Study Skills (J/651/1340)
The Montessori Philosophy (K/651/1341)
Principles of Child Development and Observation in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (L/651/1342)
Contemporary Early Childhood Practice in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (M/651/1343)
Promoting Children's Health and Wellbeing in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (R/651/1344)
Activities of Everyday Living in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (T/651/1345)
Education of the Senses in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (Y/651/1346)
Numeracy and Arithmetic in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (A/651/1347)
Literacy in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (D/651/1348)
Knowledge and Understanding of the World in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (F/651/1349)
Creativity in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (K/651/1350)
Developing Own Montessori Practice in Professional Placement (L/651/1351)
Developing Own Montessori Principles in Professional Placement (M/651/1352)